From the Womb of Yemaya, or African Eve

Veronique LaShell MacRae is a NYC born & NC raised writer, director, educator and performer.  As the founder of The VMJ Arts Collective, Veronique aims to curate a holistic, creative arts marketplace that speaks to the well-being, training, and development of the artist.  The collective provides creative think tank spaces in conjunction with education, training, consulting and self-care services for performing, creative, literary, and media artists.  

As a member of The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and the Association of Writers & Writing Program (AWP), Veronique’s written and artistic works are rooted in the areas of mental health, social justice, identity and health awareness.  She aims to lift narratives and stories that give voice to the voiceless, light to the darkness and inspiration to all.  As an educator, she utilizes her artistic gifts to empower and educate students by teaching them to utilize their voices for community and global impact. 

A graduate of North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina (BA Theatre) and Duke University in Durham, NC (MA Christian Studies) Ms. MacRae has performed in, written, produced and directed several theatrical productions, independent films, television shows and art presentations in North Carolina, Washington, DC, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York (off-Broadway & regional). 

Kellie is a proud alum of the Theatre Lab Honors Conservatory, Class of 2021. She has appeared in several productions to include roles as Winifred Veil in S.P.I.E.S.2: Flight of the Hawk (Imagination Stage), Mrs. Winsley/Nurse in Stop Kiss (Vagabond Players Theatre), and Marie Dunbar in The Nacirema Society Requests The Honor Of Your Presence At A Celebration Of Their First One Hundred Years (Little Theatre of Alexandria). Kellie is also a member of the Drop Three Improv/Sketch Comedy Group (Fells Point Corner Theatre). Kellie has a JD from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and has been a practicing attorney for over 20 years.

Leslie is thrilled to be a part of this production! Favorite theatre credits of hers include playing the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, Miss Shine in "Shakin the Mess Outta Misery" and Marmie in "Little Women". As a child, Leslie always loved performing and found her way back into performing and acting as an adult. When Leslie is not acting, she is spending time with her family and loved ones, creating art, immersing herself in music and culture and being carefree with her puppy. She hopes you sit back and enjoy this beautiful story! Thank you for coming!

Kiana Johnson is an actor, singer and writer from the DMV area. She last appeared in Avant Bard’s Julius Caesar and their Scripts in Play Festival (2022). Some of Kiana’s other recent credits include Our Town, Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare Theatre Company) Winter's Tale, Much Ado About Nothing, Tis' Pity She's A Whore (Academy for Classical Acting) MFA: Shakespeare Theatre Company's Academy for Classical Acting. BFA: Shenandoah Conservatory.

Dahjn, pronounced Don, Maria Gomez is a seasoned, professional actor with credits in theatre, TV/Film and Voice Over. She has created a one-woman show called, "I am NOT a Monolith"- a show that tackles the plight of BIPOC actresses fighting biases and stereotypes. Dahjn is thrilled to be a part of this monumentous work!

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